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In the news today: Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKC
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKC More than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be eit...
Aug 19, 2024
Lawyers make final arguments for acquittal of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - An Ottawa court is expected to hear final arguments for acquittal from the legal teams of two "Freedom Convoy" figureheads today. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are fighting criminal charges fo...
Aug 19, 2024
Sectors that earned most corporate capital gains created no jobs over 5 years: report
OTTAWA - Two sectors were responsible for the majority of corporate capital gains earned in Canada over five years but added no new jobs over that time span, a new study found. The Centre for Future W...
Aug 19, 2024
Joly heads to Africa as Liberals craft 'approach' to continent, instead of strategy
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is headed to Africa as her government assembles a long-delayed plan on how to engage with the continent. Joly is heading to Ivory Coast today before visit...
Aug 19, 2024
Days after wildfire evacuation ends, Jasper makes progress on path back to normal
JASPER, ALTA. - The people of Jasper are making progress on getting back to normal after being allowed back to their town, cleaning their homes, re-uniting with neighbours and seeking insurance inform...
Aug 19, 2024
Fernandez, Putintseva lose in women's doubles final at Cincinnati Open
CINCINNATI - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva lost 3-6, 6-1, 10-4 to American Asia Muhammad and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe in the women's doubles final at the Cincinnati O...
Aug 18, 2024
Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her favorability ratings among Americans as ...
Aug 18, 2024
Oilers trade Cody Ceci, third-round pick to Sharks for Ty Emberson
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers traded defenceman Cody Ceci and a third-round draft pick in 2025 to the San Jose Sharks for defenceman Ty Emberson on Sunday. Ceci spent his last three campaigns in Edmo...
Aug 18, 2024
Blue Bombers spoil Nathan Rourke's CFL return with 20-11 win over Lions
VANCOUVER - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers spoiled Nathan Rourke's return to the CFL by picking off the Canadian-born quarterback twice in a 20-11 win over the BC Lions on Sunday. The Lions, who were embar...
Aug 18, 2024
Japan's Ken Tanigawa wins 2024 Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary
CALGARY - A day after tying the course record at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, Ken Tanigawa had eight birdies during a round of 6-under 64 to win the 2024 Rogers Charity Classic on Sunday. It ...
Aug 18, 2024